Chris Helms
File photo: Jackson Square, taken February 2014.
UPDATE: T service to Jackson Square has resumed.
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On Tuesday afternoon, officials closed the subway portion of Jackson Square T while police investigated a double stabbing.
Orange Line riders are being asked to take the 22 Bus from Roxbury Crossing if they need to stop in Jackson.
#MBTA Orange Line: Jackson Sq. Station Closed due to police action. Pls utilize Rte 22 bus svc from Roxbury Crossing. http://t.co/slgd4oi0MS
— MBTA (@MBTA) August 12, 2014
Boston Police say two people were stabbed behind Jackson Square Station at 50 Bickford St. Both victims were taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital, according to Police Officer Neva Coakley. The injuries weren't life-threatening, an MBTA police official told the Boston Globe.
Police hadn't released suspect information as of 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, but Universal Hub has descriptions of four possible suspects based on scanner traffic. For more, please click through to Universal Hub.